Goetia 2

About

What could happen to two lovers who decided for a short break in Venice, Italy? Among all the possible scenarios, being pulled apart and tricked by a demon is certainly not what Daphné and Luca were expecting. Awakened as a pure soul in a twisted world he doesn’t understand, Luca is trapped in the reality of Buer, a demon with ulterior motives.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

47%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

atmosphere4 positive mentions

The game features beautiful sceneries and artistic backgrounds, creating an engaging atmosphere.
Some players found the puzzles to be enjoyable and manageable, providing a fair challenge.
The game has received patches that have improved the overall experience, reducing the number of bugs.

Many players felt the game was a significant downgrade from the original, lacking in story depth and character investment.
The puzzle design was criticized for being obtuse and not intuitive, leading to frustration and confusion.
Numerous game-breaking bugs were reported, causing players to restart the game multiple times and hindering progression.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
21%
The story in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players feeling it is a downgrade from the original, lacking depth and character investment. While some appreciate the engaging elements and connections to the first game, others criticize its vagueness and minimalism, leading to a disjointed experience. Overall, the narrative is seen as requiring careful attention to detail, but it struggles to resonate with players as effectively as its predecessor.
- “Most ingredients from the first game are here: the very cool, eerie soundtrack and sound design; the beautiful artistic backgrounds; many elements that are there to make gameplay easier (like the map to travel between distant places, the codex to retain every written document, and the ability to show all hotspots in a scene by pressing 'c', etc); the engaging story (which, admittedly, starts out a bit slower than the one in the first game, but once it gets going, it's not bad at all; it does require paying a lot of attention to detail and it's recommended to play it on a regular basis until completion, to avoid forgetting stuff; still, you can reread anything you need, thanks to the codex).”
- “The story ends up in a way similar to the first game, which requires some mulling over, but I was satisfied with it (and it also teases a third game, which I really hope will happen in the future).”
- “It's a solid adventure game with beautifully drawn backgrounds, intelligent and mostly fair puzzles, and an intriguing story.”
- “Even the story is a boring mess and never made me care in the slightest about the two characters I supposedly want to save from their situation.”
- “The story is minimal.”
- “A storyline doesn't exist.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
Gameplay in the sequel is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the returning mechanics, art style, and sound design, while others feel it lacks the flow and engagement of the first game. Although the story picks up after a slow start and offers helpful features like a codex and map, some puzzles are criticized for their illogical nature, and technical issues, including game-ending glitches, have marred the experience for some. Overall, while the game retains some enjoyable elements, it struggles with pacing and consistency.
- “If you liked the art and mechanics of the first game, then this sequel is still cool.”
- “Most ingredients from the first game are here: the very cool, eerie soundtrack and sound design; the beautiful artistic backgrounds; many elements that are there to make gameplay easier (like the map to travel between distant places, the codex to retain every written document, and the ability to show all hotspots in a scene by pressing 'c', etc); the engaging story (which, admittedly, starts out a bit slower than the one in the first game, but once it gets going, it's not bad at all; it does require to pay a lot of attention to detail and it's recommended to play it on a regular basis until completion, to avoid forgetting stuff; still, you can reread anything need be, thanks to the codex).”
- “Maybe there had been some bugs shortly after publishing, but the update removed them and now we have smooth gameplay!”
- “Especially the last hour of gameplay, I was just ready for it to be over and I was trying to get to the ending as soon as possible.”
- “I think the first game was just better in every way: better story, better characters, better direction, better gameplay flow.”
- “But I kept playing for the mechanics, and it also fell short in that aspect - the logic went out the window, and some puzzles are just ridiculous.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the beautiful sceneries and intriguing puzzles that create a unique exploration experience, others feel it falls short compared to the first game, lacking the same level of mystery and inspired art.
- “Beautiful sceneries & sinister moments, loved the atmosphere.”
- “Point & click adventure + atmospheric + intriguing puzzles = explore Venice sights in a unique way.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Many users express a lack of emotional attachment to the characters, feeling that they do not evoke the same depth of feeling as those in previous games, resulting in a disconnect that leaves them unengaged.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
50%
The music in the game retains the cool, eerie soundtrack and sound design from its predecessor, enhancing the overall atmosphere alongside beautiful artistic backgrounds. While the story begins slowly, it becomes engaging and requires attention to detail, complemented by a well-structured codex for reference. Puzzle difficulty is more balanced, with a slight increase in challenge compared to the first game, avoiding frustrating spikes.
- “The very cool, eerie soundtrack and sound design enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “The beautiful artistic backgrounds complement the engaging story and immersive gameplay.”
- “The music adds a unique layer to the experience, making it memorable and captivating.”
- “On the plus side, the puzzle difficulty is more even - they felt on average a little more difficult than in the first game, but without the difficulty spikes like that infamous music puzzle.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is visually appealing and performs well, with users noting that it runs smoothly without significant issues.
- “On the surface, this game looks very nice; it's pretty and runs smoothly.”
- “The optimization is impressive, allowing for a seamless experience even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I appreciate how well the game runs; the frame rates are stable, and loading times are minimal.”